04/08/2015
Men Arrested After Shots Fired In Salford
Police have arrested two men in Pendleton in connection with an incident on the weekend.
Police responded to reports of gunshots at about 21:35 on Saturday, 01 August. It is understood that shots were fired at the door of an address on Douglas Green, Salford.
Armed response officers attended the scene and confirmed that damage to the front of the property had been caused by a firearm.
No one was injured.
Two men, aged 27 and 21, have subsequently been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
They remain in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 5345, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
Police responded to reports of gunshots at about 21:35 on Saturday, 01 August. It is understood that shots were fired at the door of an address on Douglas Green, Salford.
Armed response officers attended the scene and confirmed that damage to the front of the property had been caused by a firearm.
No one was injured.
Two men, aged 27 and 21, have subsequently been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
They remain in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 5345, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(MH)
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